Month guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in April
What April is really like in Santorini: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rt44, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Pleasant for walking and sightseeing; most businesses reopen, though the sea is still cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Santorini: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:52
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Wildflowers, mild sunshine and few visitors; services restart through April, and the sea is still cool.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Greek Orthodox Easter — candle-lit processions; Pyrgos is lit with lamps on Good Friday (date varies, usually April or early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Megalochori
Megalochori
A traditional inland village of whitewashed churches, bell towers spanning the lanes and old canavas (wine cellars), with a small square of tavernas.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
- Food
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Viewpoint · Oia
Oia village and sunset
Arrive an hour before sunset for a spot by the castle, or watch from a windmill viewpoint further along the cliff; leaving afterwards takes time, so plan your bus or taxi.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Free
Nature · Imerovigli
Fira to Oia caldera hike
The path along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia is about 10 km, passing through Firostefani and Imerovigli before turning into a rough trail with climbs over the headlands.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Free
- Photo spot
Street · Fira
Fira caldera promenade
Walk it at dusk and continue to Firostefani for a quieter sunset view and dinner.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 12°C and 4 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Santorini in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Santorini?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Pleasant for walking and sightseeing; most businesses reopen, though the sea is still cold.
+How warm is Santorini in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santorini in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.